ZNIEFF — natural areas of ecological interest faunistic and floristic — type 1 of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A ZNIEFF (Natural Area of Ecological, Faunistic or Floristic Interest) is defined by a content (species, natural environment) and is realised by a surface. The presence of species is a fundamental information, while consideration of the ecosystem incorporates all the elements of the natural heritage.